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Lyssa Chapman

b. 1987

American businesswoman and television personality

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About Lyssa Chapman

Born 1987. Lyssa Chapman is an American bounty hunter, businesswoman and celebrity.

Lyssa Rae Chapman (born June 10, 1987) is an American businesswoman, television personality, former bail bondswoman and bounty hunter, most noted for her role on A&E TV's Dog the Bounty Hunter, in which she, along with her father Duane "Dog" Chapman and various friends and family, track down and capture wanted fugitives.

Personal life and career Chapman was born the ninth of twelve children of Duane "Dog" Chapman. Her mother is his third wife, Lyssa Rae Brittain (née Greene). She is known as "Baby Lyssa" to distinguish from her mother "Big Lyssa". She was raised by her father then went to live with her mother in a small Alaskan town, Anderson. She later worked with her father at the family bail bonds company, Da Kine Bail Bonds.

Lyssa gave birth to her first daughter, Abbie Mae Chapman, one day after she turned fifteen years old. During a later interview, it was revealed that Abbie’s father had been 24 years old when the child was conceived. He was later arrested for statutory rape. On March 15, 2011, she was arrested for criminal property damage and assaulting a police officer.

Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, released Chapman's autobiography, Walking on Eggshells: Discovering Strength and Courage Amid Chaos, on May 7, 2013.

On June 3, 2022, Chapman married Leiana Evensen in the Pacific Ocean in Hawaii, in a private ceremony performed by Chapman's "Uncle David". Chapman and Evensen previously owned a tanning salon.

Chapman opened an online clothing line in November 2019.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Bounty hunter, Businesswoman, Celebrity
Nationality
Also known as
Lyssa Rae Chapman

Family & relationships

Parent
Duane Chapman

People in Lyssa Chapman's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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People whose lives overlapped Lyssa Chapman's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lyssa Chapman?

American businesswoman and television personality

When was Lyssa Chapman born?

Lyssa Chapman was born on 10 June 1987 in Denver.

What is Lyssa Chapman's occupation?

Lyssa Chapman is a bounty hunter, businesswoman and celebrity.

What nationality is Lyssa Chapman?

Lyssa Chapman is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lyssa Chapman

· Wikidata: Q6710285

· DBpedia: Lyssa Chapman

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